Justin Young (basketball)


Justin Young is a Vietnamese-American professional basketball player for the Thang Long Warriors of the Vietnam Basketball Association.

Pro career

Hochiminh City Wings (2016)

In 2016, Young joined the Hochiminh City Wings of the VBA prior to the league's inaugural season. At the conclusion of the season, he was named the Defensive Player of the Year, finishing with averages of 10.38 points, 10.52 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.

Hanoi Buffaloes (2017)

Thang Long Warriors (2017–present)

Prior to the start of the 2017 season, Young decided not to re-sign with the Ho Chi Minh City Wings. Instead, he took his chances elsewhere in the 2017 VBA draft. On 14 June, he was selected by the Thang Long Warriors with the number one overall pick in the 2017 draft.

International career

In 2018, Young received a Vietnamese passport, making him eligible for international play with the Vietnamese national team.

Career statistics

VBA

Awards and honors

VBA